‘Dahmer’ Soundtrack: All the Songs in Netflix’s True Crime Series

From Babyface to Tony! Toni! Toné!

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Evan Peters as Jeffrey Dahmer in "Dahmer" (Netflix)

Ryan Murphy’s “Dahmer” Netflix series just launched to some impressive premiere numbers, and considering how many people checked out the true crime limited series in its first week, its ’80s and ’90s-infused soundtrack is no doubt of interest.

Jeffrey Dahmer was one of the most notorious serial killers in American history. In the 1980s and early 1990s, he committed a series of brutal murders, often dismembering his victims and keeping body parts as souvenirs. His crimes horrified the nation and captivated the media.

The Netflix limited series “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” chronicles Dahmer’s childhood and early adulthood, leading up to the first of his murders in 1978. It explores the events that shaped him into a serial killer, and the police investigation that eventually led to his capture. It’s hard to believe that he evaded escape for so long, given the lack of complexity in planning and executing his crimes. 

Evan Peters has received acclaim, from both critics and fans, for his portrayal of the serial killer. Netflix has done a stellar job at weaving an intricate story that spans multiple periods, and aims to shift much of the focus onto his long list of victims.

The true story drama series is spread across 10 episodes and features a terrific soundtrack with many great throwbacks to the ’80s and ’90s, transporting viewers back to this eclectic era. Some of the artists and bands featured in the series include Donovan, KC and the Sunshine Band, Nick Cave, Pretty Poison, Barry Manilow, London Beat and the Jesus & Mary Chain.

The series also features an incredible original score from Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, whose past scoring work includes “Wind River” (2017), “Hell or High Water” (2016), “The Road” (2009) and “The Proposition” (2005) and who also scored the 2022 Netflix film “Blonde.” This Australian duo are known for their creative, dark and imaginative music and they do a perfect job of scoring such a ghastly and tragic subject matter. The album was released on Apple Music, Spotify and other streaming platforms on Sept. 21, 2022. This iconic duo has also been responsible for other crime thrillers such as Wind River (2017), Hell or High Water (2016), The Road (2009) and the Proposition (2005).

Below is the complete list of songs from each of the episodes, sourced from WhatSong.

Episode 1: Pilot

“Night & Day” – Al B. Sure

“Principles of Lust” – Enigma

“Gypsy Woman” – Crystal Waters

“End Credits” – Nick Cave

Episode 2: Please Don’t Go

“Sunshine Supernova” – Donovan

“Green Tambourine” – Sir Julian Gould

“Please Don’t Go” – KC & The Sunshine Band

“End Credits” – Nick Cave

Episode 3: Doin’ a Dahmer

“Please Don’t Go” – KC & The Sunshine Band

“Stumblin In” – Chris Norman & Suzi Quatro

“Fool (If You Think It’s Over)” – Chris Rea

“Body Disposal” – Nick Cave

“End Credits” – Nick Cave

Episode 4: The Good Boy Box

“Even Now” – Barry Manilow

“Christmas Ain’t Like Christman Anymore” – Kitty Wells

“Menergy (feat. Sylvester)” – Patrick Cowley

“Hang on to Your Love” – Sade

“Silent Morning” – Noel

“Catch Me (I’m Falling)” – Pretty Poison

“End Credits” – Nick Cave

Episode 5: Blood on Their Hands

Voyage – Nick Cave

End Credits – Nick Cave

Episode 6: Silenced

“Everybody Everybody (feat. Martha Wash)” – Black Box

“Free” – Deniece Williams

“Head On” – The Jesus and Mary Chain

“I’ve Been Thinking About You” – Londonbeat

“It’s No Crime” – Babyface

“Two to Make It Right” – Seduction

“Get Up (Before the Night Is Over)” – Technotronic

“All Around the World” – Lisa Stansfield

Episode 7: Cassandra

“All Around the World” – Lisa Stansfield

“End Credits” – Nick Cave

Episode 8: Lionel

“End Credits” – Nick Cave

Episode 9: The Bogeyman

“Lam Sithandone” – Thao Sikhone

“Lam Tangvay” – Molam Lao

“Skin Tight” – Tony! Toni! Toné!

“Don’t Let It Show on Your Face (Full Length Perfecto Mix)” – Adeva

“End Credits” – Nick Cave

Episode 10: God of Forgiveness, God of Vengeance

“I’ll Keep Waiting” – Nick Cave

“Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” is now streaming on Netflix.

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